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Allison Bergamo(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York
ADHD-Adjustment difficulties & disorders-Adolescent mental health- Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health- Stress management-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Allison is a Licensed Mental Health counselor in the state of New York with over 10 years of experience working with those in need. She specializes in working with adolescents and young adults who are working to figure out their lives. With past experience as a school based mental health counselor Allison is very familiar with the helping clients meet their academic goals as well as social and emotional goals. Allison specializes in working with those who are struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, impulsivity as well as peer and family challenges.

Allison is understanding of the fact that while adolescents and young adulthood is a time of many exciting adventures it can also be a time of many challenges, changes and difficulties. As everyone knows life doesn't really come with an instruction manual, and it can be a lot to figure out on your own. Allison enjoys working with clients to help navigate those changes to find the excitement in the challenge and turn it into security for the future.


Message to clients

I understand how hard it can be to take the first step to see a counselor and get the help you may need. I understand what works for others might not work for you, and that it can be hard to live in a world of constant comparison. Therefore, I like to work with each client to figure out a strategies that works best for them, not just a cookie cutter plan. I will work with you to find the strengths you already have to meet the challenges you're facing. I bring a sense of humor and realness into the counseling sessions to help form a sense of connection.

While it can be hard to get started with counseling your future self will thank you for it! You deserve time to focus on yourself without shame or judgement! You deserve to feel validated! Self-care is a major buzz phrase right now, and while we all love our brunch dates, manicures, lattes, and shopping sprees; self-care really means taking care of US! While that other stuff can feel good it's just a band-aid. True self-care is taking care of yourself for the future, and that's where I come in! I hope to hear from you soon!


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 12 years



Licensure

New York: 012409

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I offer Telehealth counseling to help meet your needs in the easiest and most comforting place for you! I currently have afternoon and evening availability!


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$120 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$75 - $120